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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-04-15
TWO STRANGE CREATURES.
An Ant Eater and Penguin. Arrive In
the Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, April lathe rare col
lection of animals at the Geological Garden
was today enriched by two specimens which,
If they live. will enjoy the proud distinction
OF having no counterparts in this country.
The first Is the black-footed penguin and the
other the tachyglossus hystrix or ant-eating
echidna. The first is a genuine bird that
cannot fly, and the other four-footed land
animal that lays eggs. The echidna is con-
sidered by naturalists one of the rarest and
m ost peculiar creations of the animal king
dom. The specimen of the Zoo, except
stuffed one at the Academy of Natural
Sciences, is the only one in America, and
was brought direct from Australia, where it
was captured 1t is about the size of an or
dinary porcupine, which it greatly resem-
bles, being covered with long quills, but it
has blll-shaped nose nearly three inches
long, from which protrudes narrow tongue
six inches in length, Its mouth is exceed
ingly small and it has no teeth, Its legs are
short and powerful and its feet are armed
with thick claws that can burr0w so rapidly
that the animal can almost instantaneously
disappear in the earth. Unlike other bur
rowing animals, he burrows with all four
feet at once and instead of going head first,
he gracefully sinks into the earth with his
spine curved and bristling with formidable
armour of quills. On its right hind leg
is a sharp spur similar to a fighting
cocks three inches long. A little canal,
connecting with gland, runs through it and
keeps it supplied with a poisonous LIQUID
which is said to cause instantaneous death.
The most peculiar feature of this strange
creature, however, is that it regularly lays
eggs of dark purple hue. When Ion its ma
tive heath its diet consists of ants and 9TH
meal OF condensed milk and the white of an
egg.
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WON DERFuL CATS.
How Farmingdale Farmers Flocks
and Family are Beset.
fGardiner Home Journal.l


Considerable excitement has been caused
in neighborhood of West Farmingdale, SO
we are told, by the appearance of family of
animals about four in number supposed to
be wild cats. They have taken possession
of the barn of Thomas Stevens, and seem
disposed to contest any attempt to be driven
away. They have caused sad havoc amongst
his hens, and even attacked the sheep. tear
ing the wool from the backs of them in such
a manner that Mr.. Stevens has been obliged
to sew the sheep up in some tough material
to save their backs from mutilation. Mr..
Stevens has not seen the cats, but his
daughters have been attacked by the ami
NAL. A pitchfolk was used vigorously. but
the animal was not killed. Efforts have
been made to catch them in traps but with
out success, although one was caught in a
steel trap but escaped after dragging the
trap some distance. One was met in the
barnyard, and hobbled away after being hit
on the leg with stick of wood. One also
ran out from under bed in room on the
lower floor, and escaped through an open
window. The animals are said to be some
what larger than an ordinary cat and their
presence causes considerable uneasiness In
the neighborhood as well as in Mr.. Stevens
family
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-04-15

OF Friendship and Commerce Be-
tween the Central American Re-
publics-

New YORK, April 14.-A despatch from
Panama says that the Central American
Diet recently held in Guatemala, agreed to
treaty of friendship and commerce be-
tween the five Central American republics.
The citizens of any one of the five republics
VIII be citizen in all, no matter in which he
may have been born. This convention pro-
yldes for fullest liberty Of commerce be-
tween the different States, for friendly inter-
vention of all in any political disputes and
tne observance of strict neutrality in the
event OF armed contests between different
States. Provision is also made for joint
action in any case in which any one Of the
States should find itself involved with
foreign power. Arrangements are also made
1or the adoption Of similar weights and
measures and a common civil and criminal
code, the abolition of the death penalty, and
the assimilation Of constitutional principles,
such as that which declares the necessity Of
periodical changes of all officials. Lastly, it
contains q basis for the re-establishment Of
the Central American Union.
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The Attending Physician Speaks OF
the Case In Detail.

GIBSON, l. T., april 14.-Dr Brine made
an examination of Mr.. Blaine's chest on
Wednesday, and found the Inflammation of
the lung diminished and the lung healing.
There is no danger of a, relapse unless it
should be invited by some great imprudence.
DIR. Brine said, Wednesday: "This weather
is most favorable for Mr. Blaine. 1t is even
and balmy and his room is guarded against
drafts. The moisture that is in the air is
rather desirable than otherwise. He can
take sufficient nourishment, and he is not
only retaining his strength, but he is adding
to 1t. There is no occasion for alarm. as his
improvement is gradual and his condition
from hour to hour so even that there is no
necessity for any hourly observation of the
case. He has had an attack of bronchial
pneumonia, and has passed what may be
called the crisis of the disease. Since sun
day morning Mr.. Blaine has been improving.
Extension or invasion of the Inflammation
has ceased. and sounding of Mr.. Blaine's
chest shows that it has not increased any
since Sunday. The disease is such a subtle
one that some one point of Inflammation,
from fresh cold or other caase, may spread
and that is what we must guard against. 1t
is under control and rest is very essential
thing Mr.. Blaine is not restless in the sense
usually applied to the word, that is, he does
not toss about, but he does not sleep as much
as think is desirable"
LATER.
FORT GIBSON, l. T., April 14-Mr. Blaine
is rapidly improving, and will be able to
leave the house in few days if the improve
raon+ oortir,os
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THE PAN HANDLE ROBBERY.
More Arrests Maidstone of the
Prisoners to be Used as Witnesses.

PITTsBURG, April 14-Some new points in
the wholesale Pan Handle Railroad robbery
were developed today The detectives claim
to have evidence that will lead to the convic-
tion of number of men who have not yet
been arrested. The officers who left here
yesterday captured Joseph Stephenson and
John Smith, two more of the allege thieves,
at Beaver Falls, Pa, They were aboard
Lake Erie freight train as brakemen. As
soon as they saw the Iofficers they left the
train and ran to the woods, but were pur-
sued and captured Two others escaped
from the same train. The two arrested hail
from Youngstown, o. There is more or less
confidence expressed among the friends of
the imprisoned men that not enough evidence
can be produced to secure conviction, but
there will be an abundance of witnesses at
any rate. Detective Gilkinson says that 600
witnesses would be subp9naed, coming from
all parts of the country. 1t is said that the
railroad company will only press the suits
against hthose of its imprisoned employees
who have more than one charge against
them, having decided to use as witnesses
many who are now in jail.
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THE LIQUOR CASE.
Deputy Collector Murphy Still Refuses
to Testify.
Collector Redman Says Ne is Respon-
sibIe for Wurphy's Act.
A Petition Made for Writ of Habeas
Corpus.

AUGUSTA, April 14.-In the Kennebec
Superior Court Thursday morning, Deputy
Collector Thomas +. Murphy again took the
stand, but still refused to answer questions
relative to the payment of the special United
States liquor tax, by the respondent.
Judge Whitehouse ordered him committed
for contempt of court but suspended action
of mittimus until 10 A. M. Friday. the pri-
soner meanwhile remaining in the custody
of the sheriff, to give him an opportunity to
petition for writ of habeas corpus of Judge
Webb of the United States District court at
Portland
Mr.. Murphy's counsel forwarded the ne
cessary papers, Thursday afternoon. Thurs
day morning Collector Redman telegraphed
to Judge Whitehouse that Mr.. Murphy was
acting under instructions from himself and
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and
requested the judge to discharge the prisoner.
The case of State VS.. Reuben C. Hall, in
which this question came up, has been con-
tinued. individuals from Lewiston and
Portland, interested in the result are in
Augusta.
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CHARITY MADE A CRIME.
A Canadian Captain Disciplined for
Being Humane.

HALIFAX, N. s., April 14.-0n the order
of Collector of Customs Bouvinct of Port
Hawkesbury, the schooner Scylla of Lunen-
burg, was seized by the customs authorities
here for an infringement of the fishery laws.
The Scylla is 1O1 tons burden. is engaged In
fishing and trading, and is commanded by
Capt. Nauss She got in here ON Good FRI
day from New York with cargo Of corn
October, 1886, the Scylla (then fishing) met
the American schooner Carrie Parsons,
Capt Greenlow, about IA miles off Cape Ma
hon. The captain said that he was short of
provisions and was bound for home, Glou-
cester. Captain Nauss supplied the Ameri-
can with a small quantity Of tea and coffee,
half barrel of molasses and barrel Of
-four. This is the charge.
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GOOD TEMPLARs IN SESSION..
The Meeting of the Grand Lodge.

LEWISTON, April 14.-At the Good Tenn
plar's convention the Grand Lodge officers
were elected as follows:
Grand Treasurer.E B. Norton of Pennington.
Grand Marsnal-F. L. Gipson, Stetson
Grand Chaplin-Rev. w. g. McIntyre.
Delegates to the Grand Lodge of the World
Nelson Dingley Jr,, Lewiston; Mrs. II. G. Mum
son, A. j. Chase, Deering; George Bracket, Bel
fast.
Several amendments to the Grand Lodge
constitution were proposed and laid on the
table for action at the October session at
Waterville
The committee on lodge anniversary re-
ported in favor of observing June II, 1888,
the 3Oth anniversary of the introduction of
the Good Templars into Maine.
A discussion of the prohibitory law passed
by the late Legislature was held, and at the
the conclusion the following was adopted:
Resolved, That we commend the action of Gov
ernor Bodwell in signing the act amending our
liquor law, and for the noble stand he has taken in
the cause of temperance, both before and since
his election as Governor Of the State.
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Local Boards Of Health.

These are the local boards of health that
have been appointed in certain towns in the
State:
Mons0n.
Edwin r. Haynes, Fred j. wilkins, George
jackson. Health officer, @. G. Hall, NJ ID.
AnS0n.
DR.. E. M. Wing, Ben Moore and Q. A. Wilber.
H0ulton.
DIR. Geo. Cary, 3 years; DR.. c. Z. Williams, 2
years; Lewis B. johnson, year.
Winthrop.
Col. 9. A. Wing, DR.. A. P. Snow and G. II. Gale,
ior three, two and one year respectively.
SkoUhe0dn.
Geo. Cushing, Samuel A. Blckford and DR.. S. A.
Patten
Old Orchard.
wesley G. Smith, 3 years; Gilbert A. Wylie. 2
years; James H. Kicker, year.
Belfast.
David Pierce, 3 years; DIR. u. p. Flanders,
years, ana IL. Z. Thompson, year.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Amos Town, keeper Of the almshouse at
sDana, Mass, hanged himself yesterday
morning No cause for the deed is known.
a.. Patsy Cardiff says he will fight Sullivan
,rJ John Thompson, celored, was lynched at
iie Onion Olty, TENN, Wednesday, for an as
sault on white girl, 10 years old
Inc severe gale which set in at Halifax
reported. W 'A'Pp'Ne -
Inc business part OF the village of Trem-
loss is $4,000; insurance small.
Henry A. Gary of New York. an under-
graduate Of Harvard, has given that institu-
ton So, 900 towards the erection of a build
ing for swimming bath. A racquet court
viii also be constructed in the building.
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The willy FOX Of MT. Desert.

boston RecordJ
There's the king Of Mr.. Desert" said
Clerk Roberts at the Parker House this
morning.
twas Mr.. De Grasse Fox Of Philadelphia,
the one-legged man who has made half a
million dollars investing in land at Mt De-
sert Fox is a fne-looking man with thin
black hair on the sides Of his head and a
black moustache on the upper lip. He owns
the Malvern House at Mt. Desert and is In
terested in the new water company that has
recently been formed at this famous summer
resort. Fox says that Boston parties are TO
begin operations on Isle au Haut this spring,
clearing the land and building summer cot
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THREE MEN.
Killed and Others Wounded In a
West Virginia r. r. Wreck.

New YORK, April 14-A dispatch from
Wheeling, w. Va, says that construction
train on the Ohio River Railroad jumped the
track at Willow Grove near Parkersburg, last
night, ,Wrecklng the engine and nine cars
and killing three men and wounding eight or
ten others. several of them fatally. The de-
tails OF the cause of the accident have not
been received, except that the engine struck
an obstruction while running at high speed.
Inc M dead were: Joseph Reese laborer of
John Soldin, laborer, badly mangled: Wash
ington Mercer, laborer, scalded The
wounded were: Earnest Cole, head cut, will
die; Ed. Hagan, fireman, badly mangled /;
Tobey Fleifecker, conductor, had sbody and
limbs cut and bruised. From four to six
other laborers, whose names .are not obtain
ed, were injured, but none Of them it is
thought will die.
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address the meeting were J. Gregory Smith,
president of the Central Vermont, George
Ayers, manager of the Vermont Construe-
ton Company, and Charles Hibbard Of OF
tawa. There were also large delegations
irom Clarenceville, st. Thomas and other in
terested Canadian towns. The estimated
cost of the extension Is $4,000. IL built
the road will pass through Alburgh Springs.
The scheme receives much encouragement.
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$4,000 SHORT.
Mrs. Howe of Woman's Bank Fame
victimizes the Depositors.

BOSTON, April 14.-Mrs. Sarah E. Howe,
of Woman's bank fam e of Boston, has alb
seconded with $4,000 of the depositors
money. Ever since her release from confne-
ment on charge of swindling the depositors
in her bank she continued the business of
receiving deposits of money from women
and paying, or promising to pay, exceeding
ly high interest.
A lady from Augusta, Me-, Miss Sophie
Sanderson, called at Mrs. Howe's house last
evening for the purpose of collecting interest
on sum of money deposited with Mrs.
Howe. She was told by the man who came
to the door that Mrs. Howe had skipped and
had taken $4,000 with her.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest
and the police are searching for her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-04-15
Failure of Wheat in Indiana.

WABASH, Ind, April 14-There is much
alarm here over the possible failure of the
wheat crop, caused by the unprecedented
dry weather at this season of the year, which
has prevailed for over a month. Up to
March 10th the outlook was favorable, but a
succession of thaws and freezes caused the
roots of the plants to be exposed and winter
killed. The warm weather which followed
which were progressing when snow went off
are now barren.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-04-15
CENTRAL ILLINOIS.
A Drouth- Stricken Region Corn
Planting Ahead Of Time

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, April 1.-THE drouth
throughout Central Illinois, together with
the great and continuous heat, is unprece-
dented. Nothing like it has been known for
a great many years. 1t has not rained for
SIX weeks, and then but little fell, not
TO fairly break the unusual winter drouth.
The thermometer registers nearly 90o in the
haul water for their stock, and pastures fur
nish little nourishment. Some pastures are
still feeding. Except that the trees are leaf
less, the country presents the aspect of
August. Fields are so dry that it is next to
impossible to harvest, owing to the clouds of
dust The oats crop is very backward, and
in some fields not growing. The tile drains
are stopping their flow of water. Farmers
are beginning to plant corn nearly three
weeks ahead of time
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State of Maine.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
AUGUSTA, Mar. 81, 1887.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Petition for the
IN Pardon Of James A. Carey, a convict in the
State Prison under sentence for the crime of for
gerry now pending before the Governor and Coun-
Gil, and hearing thereon will be granted in the
Council Chamber at Augusta, on the 26th day of
April next at O'Clock p. m.
ORAMANDAL SMITH,
apr5d2w Secretary of State.
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POOR BANGOR.
Tho Steamboats, Also Raise the
Rates.

The Boston & Bangor Steamship Company
has raised its rates TO Bangor from 100 to 100
per cent, and in many cases even more. This
is to Ikeep pace with the railroad companies
and while the rates are not nearly up to
those Of the Maine Central they are enough
to give some Of the boat patrons there a sua-
den start. The company may be Obliged 70
put on another boat. -, -
SearspOrt traders are a unit IN tnelt uocl,-
ion to withdraw All freights from the rail-
road, and II fairly treated will hereafter give
all their patronage 10 the boats rms VIII
affect the wholesale dealers In Portland as
many SearspOrt traders who buy largely here
will be obliged henceforth to BUY In Boston.
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Meeting Of Catholic Societies.

DOVER, N. H., April 14.-The 15Sth an
nual convention of the Catholic Abstinence
Societies of New Hampshire was held here
today. The delegates attended high mass at
St. Mary's church in the morning. The con-
yention business began at u o'clock and
from every society in the State. According
to the reports presented there is an increase
of 1856 members over last year, also an in
crease of $168 in the treasury.
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Actor Keene on the Stage Again.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, April 14.-Thomas
Music Hall last evening, in Hamlet" for
the first time since his illness, lasting 10
months. He was greeted by a very large
and appreciative audience. He seems to
have gained additional strength and vigor as
an actor in his retirement, and never ap-
peared to better advantage in his many per-
formances in this city.
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Sympathy for ireland.

A large meeting was held in Masonic Tenn
pie this evening to protest against the En-
glish coercion bill. Congressman Springer
Of Illinois presided, and the speakers were
General Rosecrans and ex-senator Van
Wyck of Nebraska. Resolutions were
Gladstone and Parnell in their fight against
the coercion bill, and earnestly protesting
against its passage by Parliament. Letters
Of regret from John Sherman, Senator Sa-
bine, Roscoe Conkling, Gov. Fitz Hugh Lee,
S. s. Cox and others were read
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Swelling Waters.

CoNTocooK, N. H., April 14.-Cooler
weather prevails and the water constantly
falls. The intervales are still submerged
and business at the mills cannot be Presumed
at present. The report says Tyler's bridge,
ice. AT least one mill has been stopped by
high water at Hillsborough
OTTAWA, Ont. April 14.-An ice jam in the
Rideau river this afternoon caused flood
Four spans of st. Patrick's bridge were car
ried away by the ice and Cumming bridge
was seriously damaged. The loss is heavy.
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The Gun Boat Atlanta.

gunboat Atlanta came to her mooring at
Brooklyn navy yard, Thursday morning at
S.43, from six hours spin up the sound to
test her sea going capacity. The vessel
sometimes reached 16 "a and at others only
IA knots an hour. The average being 10 1-2
knots. The engines worked splendidly but
did not develop that power which was ex-
pected. 1t is anticipated that the Atlanta
can do II knots an hour at a pinch when the
cylinders and bearings of the engine become
easy by working.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
more Pensions for MAINE People.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Pensions have
been granted to residents OF Maine as fol-
lows:
Hannah b. mother OF John f. Berry. Unity.
America f. Mahew, original, North Paris.
James w. Potter, original, New Sharon
Albert r. Friend, original, Brookville.
Chas. johnson, increase, Togus.
Daniel Towne, increase, Lee.
Robert I. Lloyd, restoration and increase, Or
=
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Young Peoples Aid Society.

The Young Peoples Aid Society, under
whose auspices the Old Folks concert is
given tonight at the Second Parish, have
among other missionary work been edu-
eating an Indian boy at Hampton Institute.
Following are extracts from letter recently
received from him:
HAMPTON, Va, March IS, 1887.
To the Young Peoples Aid Society, Portland,
Mdine:
Kind Friends,-I most heartily thank you for
l have enjoyed in health and work since have
been here. am very thankful as much as l have
improved In knowledge, work and heart which
obtained by the help Of you and other friends Of
this school, / am just awaking up from the
sleep of ignorance. Comparing the thoughts and
knowledge OF two years ago with the present, IL
Is exceedingly surprising. Since the passage Of
the great bill by Congress TO promote the welfare
of the Indian, have been thinking great deal
Indians. We who are being educated will have
greater responsibilities when we return TO our
ignorant people. For my part shall do as much
as can by preparing to be a good teacher.
thank you again and hope that your help is
not In vain that you VIII be sorry for.
Respectfully,
X. S. PowLEss.
At the concert this evening there will be
solos by Miss Annie Buzzell and Mr.. Geo.
Thomas, readings by Mrs. j. c. Newton,
and other pleasing features, besides the
chorus, which has been increased by the
addition of some of our best singers.
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The mayflower and the ARROW

BOSTON, April 13.-Mr. Edward Burgess
today cabled Mr.. Chamberlayne, owner
of the Arrow, that the conditions taxing the
centreboard would not be agreed to, and that
the Mayfower must sail only on the condi-
tions for which she was designed. This vir-
tually settles the matter and unless Mr..
Chamberlayne is willing to expunge this
clause from the conditions it is almost GER
tain that the Mayfower will not race with
tha Arrow
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Death Of a Mexican Veteran.

.L1AGoSNIA, 1S n; H., April lathe funeral
Oh COL Moan y. smith took place today and
His age was 70 years. He was in the Mexi-
can war and in the Central American mail
service under President Pierce. He was ex-
posed to constant danger in the battles
and when Scott made his entry into the city
he led the column with body of dragons
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-04-15
government Contracts Awarded.

Secretary Whitney today awarded Bethle-
the contract for furnishing about 400 tons
of steel gun forgings and 450O tons of steel
armor plates at a total cost of S4.412,92S.
When the proposals were opened about three
weeks ago it was found there were three bid
ders for supplying the gun steel the Bethle-
hem, the Mfdvale and Cambria Companies
bid the last named being the lowest.
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTI,AND Me Anril IA 1897